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Michael Hutchinson is going to get the opportunity to show the team that sent him packing what they're missing.

Hutchinson, a third-round pick (77th overall) of the Boston Bruins in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, will start his second straight game on Thursday night as the Winnipeg Jets close out the home portion of their schedule.

Hutchinson, who became an unrestricted free agent last summer after the Bruins chose not to extend a qualifying offer, was solid in his NHL debut on Monday night, making 16 saves in a 1-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild.

"Absolutely. That's another reason to play hard tonight. We have a kid who was given up on by an organization and I think he wants to show what he can do to those guys," said Jets winger Blake Wheeler. "We really need to play well in front of him and give him an opportunity of success tonight."

Jets forward Eric O'Dell, who saw plenty of Hutchinson during his time in the American Hockey League earlier this season, doesn't think the 24-year-old goalie will be fazed by facing his former team.

"Hutch will do fine, he had a great first game," said O'Dell. "He's the kind of guy who is pretty quiet and laid back but I know he's excited. He's probably a little nervous but he's a great goalie and he'll do well."

Jets head coach Paul Maurice explained what made this another good chance to see what Hutchinson can do.

"The guys played too well in front of him last game. I was hoping for a little more action and I'm pretty sure he's getting that tonight," said Maurice. "He earned it, he deserved it. He's played exceptionally well and we want to see what this guy can do in a big-league game and he's going to see some rubber tonight."

Several Bruins were teammates of Hutchinson's last season with the Providence of the AHL, including defenceman Torey Krug.

"He's a focused guy. When he comes out onto the ice, he works hard and he never gives up on a play," said Krug. "That's important in a goalie. He's a hard worker, a good guy and he's fun to have in the room."

The Bruins will start Tuukka Rask in goal, but will likely be without forwards Patrice Bergeron and Chris Kelly (back).

Jarome Iginla, who leads the Bruins in goals with 31, is expected to return to the lineup after missing the past two games.

Patrice Cormier, who was recalled from the St. John's IceCaps of the AHL on Wednesday, looks to be drawing in and will play on the fourth line with Carl Klingberg and Anthony Peluso while Eric O'Dell will move to the wing on a line with Jim Slater and Matt Halischuk.

Jets captain Andrew Ladd has been shut down for the rest of the season because of an elbow injury.

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Hutchinson starts again for Jets vs. Bruins

Michael Hutchinson is going to get the opportunity to show the team that sent him packing what they're missing.

Hutchinson, a third -round pick (77th overall) of the Boston Bruins in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, will start his second straight game on Thursday night as the Winnipeg Jets close out the home portion of their schedule.

Hutchinson, who became an unrestricted free agent last summer after the Bruins chose not to extend a qualifying offer, was solid in his NHL debut on Monday night, making 16 saves in a 1-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild.

"Absolutely. That's another reason to play hard tonight. We have a kid who was given up on by an organization and I think he wants to show what he can do to those guys," said Jets winger Blake Wheeler. "We really need to play well in front of him and give him an opportunity of success tonight."

Jets forward Eric O'Dell, who saw plenty of Hutchinson during his team in the American Hockey League earlier this season, doesn't t